Used Copy

Maskelyne's Book of Magic
By Jasper Maskelyne — First U.S. Edition, c.1937

Step into the world of classic stage illusions with this vintage gem from the golden age of magic! Maskelyne’s Book of Magic offers an inside look at the methods, mechanics, and misdirection behind a wide array of tricks—ranging from sleight-of-hand with coins and cards to full-scale stage effects and even a touch of ventriloquism and juggling.

This 288-page hardcover volume features a portrait frontispiece and is generously illustrated with detailed drawings and vintage photographs. It’s a practical manual for the working magician and a fascinating read for collectors and historians alike.

Book Details:

• Author: Jasper Maskelyne

• Publisher: David McKay Company, Philadelphia

• Date: Circa 1937

• Binding: Red publisher’s cloth with black stamping

• Size: 8.5” x 6”

• Pages: 288, illustrated

• Edition: Believed to be the First U.S. Edition

Condition:
Very good. The red cloth cover retains strong color with only mild shelf wear. The spine shows light toning and minor scuffing. Corners are lightly bumped. Internally, the pages are clean and intact, with tight binding throughout. A solid, collectible copy of a classic magic reference.

Perfect for magicians looking to dive into vintage methods—or collectors building out their magical library. This is a charming time capsule of mid-20th-century stage magic, brought to you by a name synonymous with illusion.

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